A rare and revealing insight into the role of propaganda films during the Second World War is the subject of a talk.

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the end of the War and to coincide with VJ Day, North East film historian David Williams will present an evening of animated films made during the conflict by some the main countries involved including Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan and the USA.

The propaganda war was an important part of the morale-boosting and hate-generating process and Mr William's presentation will be a rare opportunity to view the films in an educational context.

Mr Williams is a member of the Society for Animation Studies and Fellow of the Royal Television Society. He has lectured internationally on animation and is a world authority on early Disney films.

The Propaganda Films of WW2 evening is at the Clayport Library 7.15pm-9.15pm on August 15. Admission free by ticket only. Call (0191) 386 4003.